WTB: Size ~13 Ice Boots

[NateK]

I have a pair of Koflach Degree's and I'd like to try something a bit more suited for vertical ice and mixed climbing (No mountains in MN but it does get cold). Must be step-in compatible. Email me at nateknutson (at) gmail dot com.

Size 13 or slightly larger. I have a long but narrow/flat foot so I measure at 14-15 but wear 13 usually.

 

Interested in: Salomon Ice Pro's

Sportiva Nepal Extreme's

Sportiva Ice EVO

Vasque Ice 9000

Vasque M-finity

Vasque M-possible

or...other similar products

 

[Hendershot]

I am in the same boat Nate, I tried the Scarpa Phantom Lite size 47, but had some heel slippage. Pissed me off cause I got them for $300 and didn't want to return them, but had to.

 

Have you checked out Kayland? The Super Ice and M11 got good reviews, but they are hard to find. I saw some Lowa Cristallo size 13 at Seattle REI garage bin for $175 last time I was down there, but hesitated to buy cause they were heavier than other models.

 

There have been some recent threads comparing the boots you are interested in Trango vs Nepal.

[NateK]

Thanks for the input, the Kaylands look great I think only Zappo's sells them that I could find. Is there more than one REI in Seattle? Which store was it, maybe I'll give them a call. I'd prefer used over new due to budgetary reasons.

 

Thanks, Nate

[elliottwill]

I've got a pair of almost new Asolo Summits I'll be able to sell in a few weeks when I get back to AK. PM me if you're interested. Needless to say, they're nice boots. $385 new. I'd sell for $125 just to move them on. (Wrong size for me.)

[NateK]

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